Match each vocabulary term listed with its meaning.

-Sodium, an electrolyte regulated in the blood and urine by the kidneys
A)medulla
B)Na+
C)renin
D)urea and uric acid
E)ureters
F)urethra
G)urinary bladder
H)urination (voiding)

Question

Match each vocabulary term listed with its meaning.

-Sodium, an electrolyte regulated in the blood and urine by the kidneys
A)medulla
B)Na+
C)renin
D)urea and uric acid
E)ureters
F)urethra
G)urinary bladder
H)urination (voiding)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Na+ is the chemical symbol for sodium, which is an electrolyte regulated in the blood and urine by the kidneys.

Answer: C
 Renin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure and control sodium and water balance.

Answer: D
 Urea and uric acid are waste products that are eliminated from the body in the urine.

Answer: A
 The medulla refers to the inner region of the kidney that contains the collecting duct system and is responsible for regulating water balance.

Answer: E
 The ureters are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Answer: G
 The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine until it is expelled from the body through the urethra.

Answer: H
 Urination, also known as voiding or micturition, is the process of expelling urine from the body through the urethra.

Match Each Vocabulary Term Listed with Its Meaning